Justin Timberlake changed pop with NSYNC and his solo stuff but I'll keep this discussion from getting way too suspect.

IDK, maybe I've got some sort of bias against his music I'm not even aware of (perhaps because of the whole "boy band" thing), but the more I think about it, its not necessarily that I dislike his music, it's just that it usually doesn't do much for me. His music definitely bothers me less than just about anything you'll hear on pop radio (doesn't really bother me at all, his music, for me, its decent background music that I don't get too involved in) , and he does have a few songs that I find just too clever/catchy for me not to like. Either way I'm not trying to say anyone is wrong or should feel wrong about liking him, anyway, I feel that way for just about any musician, it's all a matter of taste/preference.

I can dig some Frank, not all of his music does it for me, but some of his music (its its actually music because he's supported by actual instruments at times, which I appreciate) is really great. I appreciate a lyricists storytelling ability a lot in music, and he has that at times. Plus he's very good at setting the tone and atmosphere for his music, both in his lyrics, and by the sounds (since they're not all instruments, lol) being used to support him. His music has a progression to it, and because of that, a dynamic I appreciate. His voice live though... ehhh, he needs some work, you can tell when he records he can't just rattle songs off in a few takes, and it gets produced a little bit. Not enough to bother me, because everybody's voice gets screwed around with anymore. He's probably one of my favorite hip hop/rap guys out there right now (with Kendrick Lamar and a few other lesser known guys).

A friend of mine asked me to get as much word about this out as possible, so I'm being a good buddy here, but if you guys have free time at all would you guys mind voting for him in a poll that'd not only help him become the "Artist of the Month" through this site, but would also allow him an opportunity to be featured on the site and would allow him the opportunity to potentially win some recording equipment and time. All you have to do once you click on the link to vote is find the poll on the top right and click to vote and vote for Kwesi Kankam.

He's still like us, another starving musician, so little things like that to save money are kind of important. He's an Ohio guy who came to my area because he got a football scholarship to Lehigh, but once he got here focused more on classwork and music. If you want a reward for voting, just listen to his music, he's a great enough musician that I think he's going to end up being able to support himself playing music eventually anyway. He's a folk/Americana type singer who has big things ahead of him, he's that talented. If any of you guys like Michael Kiwanuka, you'll really like him, he has a similar voice and plays a similar style of guitar. Voting is open until the 18th, so if you like his music enough to vote multiple times and don't mind doing that, that'd be awesome. I also don't blame anyone for skipping over this post completely upon realizing its asking you to do something, lol.

I can dig some Frank, not all of his music does it for me, but some of his music (its its actually music because he's supported by actual instruments at times, which I appreciate) is really great. I appreciate a lyricists storytelling ability a lot in music, and he has that at times. Plus he's very good at setting the tone and atmosphere for his music, both in his lyrics, and by the sounds (since they're not all instruments, lol) being used to support him. His music has a progression to it, and because of that, a dynamic I appreciate. His voice live though... ehhh, he needs some work, you can tell when he records he can't just rattle songs off in a few takes, and it gets produced a little bit. Not enough to bother me, because everybody's voice gets screwed around with anymore. He's probably one of my favorite hip hop/rap guys out there right now (with Kendrick Lamar and a few other lesser known guys).

I can agree that Frank is a little inconsistent live but I love this performance

I can agree that Frank is a little inconsistent live but I love this performance

And yes kendrick is awesome!

I enjoyed this live one as well

I've had friends who have seen Frank live (I will in due time) and raved about him. I really like the fact that he does the performance his way. He keeps it as his art form, rather than just complying to what everyone wants to hear (off his radio hits and such).

That's actually what I loved about his Grammy performance. He didn't play one of his major radio hits and he didn't even cover much of the chorus in the song. He is confident as hell in his ability as an artist. His Grammy's performance was also visually stunning. He has a great taste for the aesthetic.

Here is the rest of that Gary Clarke Jr show I posted a bit back. If you don't already follow KEXP on Youtube, you should. They have a kickass library of awesome artists performing live in studio, it's all great quality.

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Also, that Kithkin sounds cool. Like a cooler version of Vampire Weekend.

They remind me of Animal Collective.

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How did you manage not paying for anything?!?!?

I RSVP'd for a lot of stuff and had a SXSW wristband.

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Also, wtf didn't you contact me?

I didn't hit up hobbes either, but I likely wouldn't have had a chance because I was running around with friends the whole time. And it doesn't help that I had zero access to a computer during the week.

I didn't hit up hobbes either, but I likely wouldn't have had a chance because I was running around with friends the whole time. And it doesn't help that I had zero access to a computer during the week.

Yeah, the friend explanation thing would have been weird: "Yeah this 20 something year old dude is someone that I chat with online on a daily basis on an NFL draft forum". My late 30's friends gaydars would have blown up.

SXSW was killer, although my phone died as JJB and were planning to meet at FLips. Aside from that setback, I got to see a ton of awesome shows, ate tons of delicious food, and just loved everything about my week in Austin. I'll likely be returning in years to come.

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SXSW was killer, although my phone died as JJB and were planning to meet at FLips. Aside from that setback, I got to see a ton of awesome shows, ate tons of delicious food, and just loved everything about my week in Austin. I'll likely be returning in years to come.

Sure sure. Just diss the old man.

Austin is a great town, even with all of the dbags from New York and LA that come to town during SXSW (for some reason the majority of the people that come from those areas for the these two weeks are insanely arrogant and dbaggy).

Austin is a great town, even with all of the dbags from New York and LA that come to town during SXSW (for some reason the majority of the people that come from those areas for the these two weeks are insanely arrogant and dbaggy).

Austin was very similar to Portland, and even Columbus in some respects, and all the locals I met (we stayed with my girlfriend's friend) were awesome folks. Most everyone else came off as extremely pretentious and irritating. All in all, a wonderful week.

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Austin was very similar to Portland, and even Columbus in some respects, and all the locals I met (we stayed with my girlfriend's friend) were awesome folks. Most everyone else came off as extremely pretentious and irritating. All in all, a wonderful week.

I'm just busting balls.

Yeah, it's why I avoid SXSW most years. I love live music, but I can get great bands almost any day of the week here.